Marblehead, Massachusetts

Home Health Aides in Marblehead, MA

Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Marblehead for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Marblehead, MA: the local picture

14
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Marblehead ZIP codes in their service area
$19.67
median hourly wage of home care aides in Massachusetts (BLS, May 2025)
4,639
residents 65 or older (23% of Marblehead)
18%
of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Essex County)

14 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Marblehead ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Massachusetts earn a median $19.67 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $19.06 and $21.03.

Marblehead has about 4,639 residents aged 65 or older, 18% of whom report a disability.

Marblehead compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figureMarbleheadEssex CountyMassachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability18%30%30%
Residents 65 or older23%18%18%
Residents 85 or older1.9%2.2%2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone30%29%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.7%11%11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home7.7%29%25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$102,902$66,414—

Older residents in towns around Marblehead

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Salem, MA3.2 mi7,72131%
Swampscott, MA3.4 mi3,11032%
Beverly, MA4.2 mi8,27029%
Lynn, MA6.6 mi13,91737%
Nahant, MA7.3 mi1,20315%
Peabody, MA7.3 mi13,27737%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Marblehead

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Elara CaringNewburyport, MA22 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(978) 904-1454
All Care Vna-Greater Lynn IncLynn, MA6.1 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(781) 598-2454
Mass General Brigham Home Care, IncNewton, MA21 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(781) 290-4000
CaretendersNeedham Heights, MA25 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(617) 332-5015
Beth Israel Lahey Health At HomeBeverly, MA4.9 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(781) 756-2488
Innovive HealthMedford, MA15 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(617) 623-3211
Blissful Homecare, LLCNorth Andover, MA19 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(978) 725-5505
Vna Care NetworkWorcester, MA51 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(800) 728-1862

Straight-line miles from the center of Marblehead. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

  • Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
  • Transfers, walking and positioning
  • Meals and help with eating
  • Medication reminders
Cost

What home health aides costs in Marblehead

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $8,575 monthly median income of Marblehead households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Home Health Aides in Marblehead: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Marblehead?

Medicare lists 14 certified agencies whose service area includes Marblehead ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc (4 of 5), Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Marblehead?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $8,575 monthly median income of Marblehead households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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